DA Bragg hasn’t shown an essential element of his case. It is not a crime for Trump to lie to his own checkbook if he never wanted anybody to see the checks.
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Former president Donald Trump arrives at Manhattan Criminal Courthouse after his indictment by a Manhattan grand jury, in New York City, April 4, 2023.
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Donald Trump lied to his checkbook. Where’s the fraud in that?
This is the fourth of my five-part review of Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s indictment of Trump. The indictment charges that Trump made false entries on the Trump Organization books regarding his hush-money payments, made through attorney Michael Cohen, to porn actress Stormy Daniels to cover up Trump’s alleged affair with her.
About the Author
Dan McLaughlin is a senior writer at National Review Online and a fellow at National Review Institute.
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Donald Trump lied to his checkbook. Where’s the fraud in that?
This is the fourth of my five-part review of Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s indictment of Trump. The indictment charges that Trump made false entries on the Trump Organization books regarding his hush-money payments, made through attorney Michael Cohen, to porn actress Stormy Daniels to cover up Trump’s alleged affair with her.
About the Author
Dan McLaughlin is a senior writer at National Review Online and a fellow at National Review Institute.
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